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Rare 19th Century Venetian Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850
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Rare 19th Century Venetian Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This gorgeous mid 19th Century Murano Smelze glass perfume bottle dates circa 1850. The egg-shaped body a vibrant swirling yellow glass with silver flecks. Adorned with a gilt metal hinged cap opening to reveal a clear glass stopper. Very much in the style of Pietro Bigaglia (1786-1876) and Jacopo Franchini (d.1897) who were two of the most accomplished glassmakers working in Venice in the 19th century.

Dimensions:

Height: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Venetian Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1169672
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT96
Description
This gorgeous mid 19th Century Murano Smelze glass perfume bottle dates circa 1850. The egg-shaped body a vibrant swirling yellow glass with silver flecks. Adorned with a gilt metal hinged cap opening to reveal a clear glass stopper. Very much in the style of Pietro Bigaglia (1786-1876) and Jacopo Franchini (d.1897) who were two of the most accomplished glassmakers working in Venice in the 19th century.
fig 1. An oval-shaped Venetian glass scent bottle featuring mottled yellow and white tones with embedded silver leaf, topped with a decorative metal screw cap.
fig 1. Rare 19th Century Venetian Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Dimensions:

Height: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

fig 2. An oval-shaped Venetian glass scent bottle featuring mottled yellow and white tones with embedded silver leaf, topped with a decorative metal screw cap.
fig 2. Rare 19th Century Venetian Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Venetian Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169672
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT96
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An oval-shaped Venetian glass scent bottle featuring mottled yellow and white tones with embedded silver leaf, topped with a decorative metal screw cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 19th Century Venetian Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

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An oval-shaped Venetian glass scent bottle featuring mottled yellow and white tones with embedded silver leaf, topped with a decorative metal screw cap.
RARE 19TH CENTURY VENETIAN GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1850
Ref: SA1169672
An oval-shaped Venetian glass scent bottle featuring mottled yellow and white tones with embedded silver leaf, topped with a decorative metal screw cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Metal
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsMetallic foil inclusion, Mottled glass pattern, Engraved metal cap
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Venetian and Murano scent bottles are characterised by intricate glassmaking techniques, such as aventurine inclusions, millefiori, or layered coloured glass, often fitted with metal caps.

These bottles were handcrafted using specialized soda-lime glass formulations, frequently incorporating metal foils like gold or silver leaf, and finished with metalwork mounts of brass, white metal, or silver.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil scars on the base, minor irregularities consistent with hand-blowing, period-appropriate metal mounts, and natural age-related wear to the glass and fittings.

They make excellent display pieces on vanity trays, dressing table surfaces, or within glass-fronted cabinets where light can catch the iridescent and metallic qualities of the glass.

Preserve antique glass by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and keeping them out of direct, prolonged sunlight to protect any metallic foils and delicate surfaces.
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